PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 31, 2025

The Natural Resources Defense Council said the PJM Interconnection lost 2.8 gigawatts of power due to the reduced reliability rating of natural gas power plants during the most recent PJM electricity capacity auction. gigawatts of capacity to the system by increasing natural gas power plant reliability.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 8, 2025

So, we're all making decisions right now about whether it makes any sense, again, to vote on something that would ban natural gas development in the state, said King. She added-- It is possible that the department proposes something different that is not effectively a ban on oil and gas development.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 1, 2025

In 2023, the organization helped secure commitments from 50 oil and gas companies, representing 40 percent of global oil sales, to reduce their methane pollution by 90 percent by 2030. In 2024, EDF launched MethaneSAT, a satellite to measure and map methane pollution and help usher in a new era of climate accountability.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 2, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Snowden at dsnowden@pa.gov or (717) 783-8846. House Floor.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JULY 21, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Bradford County Courier Times: Bucks County Residents, Sen.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 28, 2025

PJMs 2025/26 capacity auction, held in July 2024, resulted in costs of $14.7 DeepSeek -- The Guardian: Sputnik Moment: $1 Trillion Wiped Off US Stocks After Chinese Firm -- UGI Gas Division Filed A Request With PUC To Increase Residential Gas Rates By 10.8% -- Scranton Times: UGI Seeking To Raise Natural Gas Rates 10.8%

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

JULY 10, 2025

The average cost to plug a well, per the DEP, was about $110,000 in 2024. The federal government’s $76 million of help is appreciated, but at the state’s current average cost of $110,000 to plug an abandoned well in 2024, Pennsylvania has a $61.6 Obviously, money alone isn’t the only issue the state faces dealing with uncapped wells.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 19, 2024

Related Articles: -- SolarBank's First 2 Community Solar Projects In PA: 13.8-Megawatt Megawatt And 7 Megawatt Projects In Lancaster County Contingent On PA Passing Community Solar Legislation [PaEN] -- USDA Announces Investment Of $24 Million In 112 Clean Energy Projects In PA; $20.5

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Policymakers and residents all must be wary of the false solutions sold by oil and natural gas CEOs, according to the webinar hosts. You'll hear from experts who will provide an overview of our electricity grid, the organization that operates it known as PJM, and long-term, proven solutions to this energy grid crisis!

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 25 In Harrisburg Ag Conservation Professionals!

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 26, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Ohio- $2.99

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. 26 to Nov. Click Here for a Calendar of Upcoming Events.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

MAY 22, 2025

Where We Are With The Issue At a June 10, 2024 hearing on House Bill 2384 (Vitali-D-Delaware) that would ban road dumping by the House Environmental Committee, DEP said, The Administration is supportive of this clear ban on the practice and views the Solid Waste Management Act as a sound vehicle for such statutory language. Read more here.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

AUGUST 4, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. So Far This Year PJM Electricity Auction: PJM Lost 2.8

Clean Air Act

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

-- Chesapeake Bay Journal: Volunteer Laurie Barr Leads Hunt For Abandoned Conventional Oil & Gas Wells In Pennsylvania - By Ad Crable [PaEN] -- FracTracker Alliance Announces 2024 Community Sentinel Award Recipients To Be Honored Dec.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Committee On Natural Gas [PaEN] -- Post-Gazette: PA Lawmakers Talk Of Requiring Natural Gas Detectors In Buildings After Explosion That Killed 7 In Reading -- TribLive: Residents Of Mt. DeFrank Appointed Chair Of National Assn.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 8, 2025

Over 1st Quarter 2024; Price Of Natural Gas Increased 218% Over 1st Quarter 2024 [PaEN] -- Erie Times Guest Essay: Understaffed DEP Can’t Uphold Law And Protect Public Health - By Rep. Responds To Rep.

Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 30, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Million In Federal Mine Reclamation Funding, $979.3

Recycling

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 9, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 23, 2025

DEP previously inspected the impoundment on-- -- December 23, 2024 , no violations, but the inspection report noted the impoundment is required to be restored if it is not going to be used for future frack water. DEP issued the original permit for the well site and impoundment in October 2011.

2017

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Opposing the Cuffs Run project is a unique opportunity to work in partnership with groups to defend water quality, wildlife habitat, natural resources and public access to those resources, and private property rights in a predominantly agricultural community in York County. CBF said the $2.5

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

to 11% UGI Gas Rate Hike Request -- Reuters: US Inflation Increases At Fastest Pace In Nearly 18 Months In January; Gasoline, Natural Gas Prices Up 1.8% -- US EIA Natural Gas Price Forecast For 2025 Now 21% Higher Than Last Forecast At $3.80; 2026 Forecast Now $4.20 -- Gov.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 12, 2025

[Note: The Ohio River Valley Institute reported earlier this year that 171 shale gas wells were listed as abandoned, based on DEP information. Klapkowski made the comments to the House Environmental and Natural Resource Protection Committee hearing on oil and gas well abandonment. Read more here.] Read more here.

Waste

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 5, 2025

125 Abandoned Conventional, 39 Abandoned Shale Gas Well Violations 2025 Abandoned Conventional: So far in 2025, DEP issued or continued 125 violations to 41 conventional oil and gas well owners for abandoning and not plugging their wells- [3D Resources LLC ; Amer Natural Resources LLC; WB Anderson; Apollo Resources LLC; Baird Oil Co.;

2025

PA Environment Daily

JUNE 21, 2025

“The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. June 23-- NEW.

Conservation

PA Environment Daily

MAY 21, 2025

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. Thank LNG Gas Exports - By Lt. Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Electricity

PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come. House Floor.

Natural Resources

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The Master Watershed Steward Program provides training, resources, and ongoing support to volunteers looking to engage in environmental restoration projects and educational programs. Next spring, the program is offering training classes across 38 counties.

2025

PA Environment Daily

JANUARY 24, 2025

Read more here ]. . -- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission published notice in the January 25 PA Bulletin announcing the December approval of 18 shale gas water use general permits in Bradford, Cameron, Center, Clearfield, Lycoming, Susquehanna and Tioga counties. SRBC issued a total of 310 shale gas general permits in 2024.

Ozone

PA Environment Daily

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

“These actions are the result of our continuing efforts to ensure that oil and gas operators comply with the Clean Air Act,” said Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division. It holds interests in more than 50,000 producing oil and natural gas wells.

Clean Air Act

PA Environment Daily

MAY 23, 2025

Customer Charge Increase By Wellsboro Electric; 18% Gas Increase + 13.4% Thank LNG Gas Exports - By Lt. Data Centers Could Strain Electricity Supplies In The Delaware Valley -- Pittsburgh Business Times: TECfusions Unveils Plans For Massive Data Center, A.I. General Russel L.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MARCH 29, 2025

On March 19, firefighters and DEP responded to another explosion and fire at a conventional well owned by Kriebel Natural Gas Co LLC in Manor Borough, Westmoreland County. Amer Natural Resources holds 49 permits. Bialy Gas Production LLC; Chris E. Vessels Coal Gas Inc.; Read more here. Read more here.

2025

PA Environment Daily

MAY 19, 2025

NOTICE: PA Environment Digest Will Be Closed Tuesday For Election Day The people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. Pennsylvania's public natural resources are the common property of all the people, including generations yet to come.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 7, 2025

On April 7, the House Environmental & Natural Resource Protection Committee amended and reported out House Bill 109 (Vitali-D-Delaware) establishing an environmental justice permit review program in DEP to consider cumulative impacts of pollutants on communities already burdened by pollution by a vote of 14 to 12-- Republicans opposing.

Air Pollution

PA Environment Daily

APRIL 9, 2025

Despite the 2018 EHB decision [a settlement with DEPs Oil & Gas Program saying they would not approve more road dumping without developing a formal permit] road dumping is still pervasive on the more rural dirt roads, said Lawson. Read more here. The bill was reported out of Committee by a party-line vote, but went no further.

Natural Gas

PA Environment Daily

MAY 3, 2025

Conventional Gas Gathering Pipeline Rupture Williams/Laurel Mountain Midstream, LLM On Monday, March 17, 2025 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Bialy Gas Production LLC; Chris E. Vessels Coal Gas Inc.; LPR Energy LLC ; Rice Drilling B LLC ; Roulette Oil & Gas LLC ; Taft Operating LLC ]. Read more here. Burke; Edward E.

2025